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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.98, 1,120.04 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.98, 1,120.04 and 259.78 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.98 : 1,120.04 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.98/1,120.04 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.98x = 1,120.04 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.98x = 290,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,963.99/746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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